Huynh Van Ba Lantern Production Workshop is a premier manufacturer of traditional handcrafted lanterns based in Hoi An, Vietnam. Recognized as the oldest and largest lantern factory in the region, the workshop was established by Master Artisan Huynh Van Ba, a recipient of the Meritorious Artisan Certificate and the inventor of the foldable lantern design. This innovation transformed the traditional Hoi An lantern into a globally accessible product by allowing it to be collapsed for easy transport. The company operates a dedicated factory with a workforce of 51 to 100 employees, serving both domestic markets and international clients.
The workshop specializes in a diverse range of high-quality lanterns made from aged bamboo and premium silk, often sourced from the renowned Ha Dong craft village. Their extensive product catalog includes fabric, silk, bamboo, and rattan lanterns in various shapes such as diamond, garlic, pumpkin, and lotus. These products serve multiple purposes, from decorative and festival use to outdoor and commercial applications. Each piece is crafted through a meticulous 10-step process, including boiling and soaking bamboo for durability and skillful fabric application to ensure a seamless finish.
In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Huynh Van Ba Lantern Production Workshop offers OEM services and facilitates cultural engagement through interactive lantern-making workshops. These programs allow visitors and business partners to experience traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship firsthand. The company is a key contributor to the Hoi An tourism economy and maintains a strong reputation for blending timeless elegance with contemporary design standards.
Lantern festival
Huynh Van Ba lantern
Lantern festival
Hoi Ba lantern
Red UFO-shaped lantern
Red brocade silk dumpling lantern
Lantern-making workshop
Huynh Van Ba lantern
Lantern festival
Green UFO-shaped lantern
White fabric round lantern with decorative painting
Lotus shaped lantern
Viet Lantern Production Unit
🇻🇳 Vietnam
201311-50 peopleManufacturer
Sustainable materials
Shipments
2
Key market
🇫🇷 France
Description
Viet Lantern Production Unit is a specialized manufacturer of traditional and decorative lanterns based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Established in 2013, the company employs a skilled team of 11 to 50 artisans who leverage years of experience and creative expertise to produce high-quality lighting solutions. The company's extensive product range includes authentic Hoi An lanterns, silk, bamboo, fabric, wooden, and rattan lanterns, as well as specialized designs such as Japanese, lotus, and steel lanterns. Viet Lantern Production Unit offers customization capabilities, including logo-printed and scenery-painted lanterns, catering to both decorative and festival requirements. Operating with dedicated production facilities, the company serves a diverse international market, exporting its products to countries including France, Japan, and Korea, in addition to its domestic operations within Vietnam.